Bundle Up – It`s Cold Out There!

November 2015
Volume 6, Issue 3
DDC News
Dayton Dance Conservatory
(937) 236-6011
www.daytondanceconservatory.com
Temperatures are Dropping!
Yes, November really *is* here already – time to start thinking about Thanksgiving, toasty fires,
and cold weather. With the weather getting chilly, we all must be mindful of road conditions, in
case of inclement weather. Dayton Dance Conservatory wants to be sure that our families are only
traveling to and from dance classes if it is safe to do so; with this in mind, we will do our best to
keep a close eye on road conditions and cancel classes if it appears that the roads pose a risk to
drivers. If we cancel classes due to poor weather conditions, we will post a message on our
website (www.DaytonDanceConservatory.com), and on our answering machine. Also, be sure to
check the school closing list on WHIO-TV. Please keep the phone number to the studio close at
hand (236-6011), and feel free to call and check the status of your class an hour before your class
begins. If classes are canceled due to weather, we will offer a make-up class for your student.
Inside this issue
Bundle Up – It’s Cold Out There!
Cold Weather
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Updates & Reminders
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for dancers to dress warmly when they leave the studio after an evening of classes.
DDCE
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Did you know that going outside in frosty temperatures, while still hot and sweaty
Mini Dugout Dancers
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Student’s Corner
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Passionately Pink
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Calendar
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Dancing can really work up a sweat – and, in cold weather, that makes it important
from class, can increase the chance for muscle damage if a dancer doesn’t bundle
up properly? Ensure that your child knows that he/she need to dress appropriately
for the weather.
Also, ALL students should wait inside the building until they see their ride. We ask
that, for their safety, dancers do not stand outside of the building while waiting for
someone to pick them up.
Thank you for your cooperation – these guidelines are in place because we only
want the absolute best for our dancers.
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Costume & Tights Deposit
Please remember that the costume and
tights deposits of $30.00 per class were
due on November 2nd. If you haven’t
made your payment, please do so as soon
as possible. The remaining balance of the
costumes will be due on December 12th. If
tuition is not up-to-date, and costumes
are not paid in full, a costume cannot be
ordered for your dancer. Also, there will
be a late-charge of $10.00 per costume
for any costumes paid for after December
12th. Also, costumes that are paid for late
cannot be guaranteed to be received in
time for recital.
While I dance, I cannot judge, I
cannot hate, I cannot separate
myself from life. I can only be
joyful and whole; this is why I
dance.
~Hans Bos
The truest expression of a
people is in its dance and in
its music. Bodies never lie.
~ Agnes de Mille
Costume Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone who participated
in the costume fundraiser this year! All
orders will be ready to be picked up, at
the studio, on Saturday, November 21st,
from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Please be
prompt, as the products need to be
refrigerated, and we have no place to
store them.
Parent Observation Week
Parent Observation Week is coming up, December 7th – 12th. This is such an exciting time for the students
to show you just how hard they have been working, and how much progress has been made since
September! Our teachers and students are proud of all of the effort they have put into their classes, and
they enjoy sharing this with the families. This also the week that recital costumes will be shown to the
students and their parents. You are welcome to take pictures and record your dancer. Because studio
space is limited, we ask that each dancer only invite two family members to come and watch each of their
classes. We look forward to seeing you in class!
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Dayton Dance Conservatory Ensemble
On the chilly morning of October 18th, our DDCE families came together to raise money for the
Ensemble, and for the Wounded Warrior Project, with the “Pirouettes & Vets 5k.” A fun time was
had by all, and it was a fantastic way to raise money for 2 non-profits – talk about teamwork! Thank
you to everyone who helped make this happen, and to everyone who braved the cold to run in the
race! (And, thank you to Nikki Miller, for all of the beautiful photos of the race and picnic!)
Later that same afternoon
DDCE dancers, and their
parents, got together for the
annual DDCE Picnic.
Everyone ate yummy food,
played hilarious games (have
you ever seen a skeleton
whose head is on its pelvis?),
and had the best time with
all of their friends. We love
kicking off the DDCE
competition season with
such an incredibly fun way
for the dancers to get to
know each other, and to
bond as a team! Thank you
to everyone joined in – we
can’t wait to see you all on
the stage this season!
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Mini Dugout Dancers
Audition for the 2016 Mini Dugout Dancers!
You have seen our Mini Dugout Dancers at Dayton Dragon’s home games – now is your chance to get in
on the fun! Auditions for the 2016 MDD will be held on Saturday, November 14 th, 2015, from 2:00pm4:00pm.
Here are some basic guidelines for auditioning:
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ANY Dayton Dance Conservatory student between the ages of 7 ½ - 11 can audition.
Students must be enrolled in 1 Ballet class, 1 Modern class, 1 Jazz class, and 1 Tap class per week.
Enrollment in Hip Hop is highly recommended, but not required. Dancers will perform 1-2 Hip Hop
routines throughout the season – only dancers enrolled in Hip Hop will be utilized in these routines.
Application fee is $20
The results will be posted on Thursday, November 19th, at 6:00pm.
There will be a mandatory meeting for the Mini Dugout Dancers and parents on Friday, November
20th, from 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm.
Mandatory rehearsals will be scheduled January – August, on Saturday mornings from 9:00 am10:30 am.
Monthly rehearsal fees for MDD are $60, due the 1st of each month, January through August.
Sign up and fill out the application at the front desk by November 13 th.
We can’t wait to see you at the audition!
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Student’s Corner
DDCE Dancers at NUVO!
Seven Dayton Dance Conservatory Ensemble
dancers attended the NUVO Dance Convention in
Indianapolis – and they truly rocked that
convention! Amiya Drew, Kiki Drew, Aryonna
Grier, Ja Kayla Harris, and Trinity Wolff all
received Break-Out Artist Runner-up scholarships!
Kennedy Coleman received a Die-Hard Scholarship
for tap, and Bethany Latessa received a Die-Hard
scholarship for ballet! Your hard work shows – we
are very proud of all of you! Congratulations!
Ja Kayla, Kennedy, and Aryonna
Student of the Month
October
“Best Listener!”
Congratulations Emma Rose!
Elise
Ages 3-8
Emma participated in the Prelim for Pure American
Pageants on October 24th – and won the crown as a
State Finalist. She also received two medals – one for
“Photogenic” and one for “Modeling.” She has now
qualified to attend the State Pageant in March, 2016.
Way to go Emma!
Have a submission for the Student’s Corner?
Madi
Ages 9 and up
Dayton Dance Conservatory
We want to share your child’s successes! Please send your
dancer’s artwork, poems, jokes, accomplishments, or
encouraging stories to [email protected].
Be sure to put “Student’s Corner” in the subject line.
Thanks!
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Passionately Pink!
In October we went “passionately pink” – to raise
money for the Susan B. Komen Foundation. Our
dancers looked great – and we raised our goal of
$500 for a great cause! Thank you to everyone who
participated, and who helped make this fundraiser
a success! And CONGRATULATIONS to Henry and
Meghan – the winners of our “Think Pink” costume
contest! You looked amazing in your pink gear!
Dayton Dance
Conservatory
7762 Waynetowne Blvd.
Huber Heights, Ohio 45424
PHONE:
(937) 236-6011
E-MAIL:
[email protected]
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday
3:00 pm -8:30 pm
Tuesday
3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wednesday
3:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thursday
3:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday
2:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Saturday
10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Upcoming Calendar
November 1st – Tuition due.
November 2nd - Costume & Tights Deposit Due - $30.00 per costume. DDC must be informed on this
date if your dancer will NOT be participating in the Annual Spring Recital.
November 14th - Mini Dugout Dancer Audition 2:00pm-4:00pm.
We’re on the Web!
See us at:
www.daytondanceconservatory.com
November 19th - Mini Dugout Dancer Audition results posted online at 6:00pm.
November 21st - Recital Costume Fundraiser Delivery – Pick up 2:00pm – 4:00pm.
November 25th-29th – Thanksgiving Break – Studio Closed.
December 1st – Tuition due.
December 7th – 12th – Parent Observation Week. (Two visitors per dancer)
December 12th – Costume & Tights Balance Due. (Costumes/tuition must be paid in full, or costumes
will not be ordered).
December 14th – 19th – Food Drive and Dress Down Week - $2.00 per day to break the studio dress
code).
December 21st – January 3rd – Holiday Break – Studio Closed.
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